Asset Management Lead, Critical Facility Systems

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Geelong is seeking an Asset Management Coordinator to support maintenance, operational and capital works within the ACDP high‑containment facility. You will provide expert asset management advice across lifecycle activities and work within the Maintenance Mechanical team.

The role requires strong technical judgement, project management ability and effective communication with engineering and operations stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in asset management or equivalent work experience.
• Experience governing compliance management for multiple high‑risk assets across a diverse property portfolio.
• Working knowledge of legislation, regulation, codes across states/territories related to plant and equipment.
• Extensive assets and compliance management experience in maintenance across multiple facilities.
• Experience working in a biocontainment environment.
• Computer literacy and experience with CMMS.
• Ability to create and manage technical documentation.
• Industry qualifications in asset and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Provide asset management advice to support maintenance, operations and capital works.
• Coordinate asset lifecycle management and improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects and asset activities from planning through to completion.
• Support change management for critical facility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement solutions for operational challenges.
• Contribute to safe, reliable operation of the ACDP facility and its high‑containment environments.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and recommendations for decision‑making.
• Participate in an on‑call roster and respond to after‑hours issues when required.

Skills

Asset management

Compliance management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Technical documentation

Biocontainment experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in asset management or related discipline

Industry qualification in asset management fundamentals

Industry qualification in facilities management fundamentals

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Geelong is seeking an Asset Management Coordinator to support maintenance, operational and capital works within the ACDP high‑containment facility. You will provide expert asset management advice across lifecycle activities and work within the Maintenance Mechanical team.

The role requires strong technical judgement, project management ability and effective communication with engineering and operations stakeholders to ensure